2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 14:19:40 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 6:19 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time14:19 UTC≈ 6:19 AM UTC-8
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.282°, -119.111°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.28°, -119.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.2821°N
-119.1111°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00918841
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.063°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 18:24:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00918841). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 18, 2026. Retrieved June 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00918841/